2nd-Shift Electrical Controls Technician - Bakery Automation

Electrical Automation Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Short- and long-term disability

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation and process control systems on high-speed food production lines.

You will provide technical leadership and training to Electro-Mechanics across all shifts, lead root-cause analysis, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure GMP, safety and quality standards. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of machine layouts, control drawings, P&IDs, system interconnection drawings, and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming, configuration, and troubleshooting software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
• Train and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for PLCs, drives, networks, and production equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, control programs, system configurations, and equipment documentation.
• Support plant utility systems including steam, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, water, and power distribution.
• Follow GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Read schematics

Analytical thinking

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant-wide electrical, automation and process control systems on high-speed food production lines.

You will provide technical leadership and training to Electro-Mechanics across all shifts, lead root-cause analysis, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure GMP, safety and quality standards. Weekend availability is required.